Car rental at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
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Cheap car rentals at Santiago Airport
| Economy | $63/day |
| Compact | $56/day |
| Intermediate | $66/day |
| Mini | $61/day |
| Pick-up truck | $134/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $88/day |
| Compact SUV | $113/day |
Top tips for hiring a car at Santiago Airport
- A good way to move around the metropolitan area and Santiago is through a car rental at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). Compared to alternative transport modes like taking the bus from SCL airport or a taxi, a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport car rental allows you to navigate to locations not easily accessible by the bus. Moreover, the cumulative cost of a car rental is much cheaper than taxis during your stay.
- Travelers can book a car rental at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport through KAYAK a few days before travel. KAYAK conveniently allows you to select a fitting rental from the comfort of your home so that your transit at the airport can be quick. Booking your rental via KAYAK also gives you advantages like free cancellation of the rental up to 48 hours before pick up, and you can save up to 40%.
- Renters should return their rental within the period stipulated in the rental agreement contract. The return should be during your provider’s operating time and to their designated car lot at the terminal building. Ensure your rental has not incurred any damages and is clean to avoid extra charges when dropping it off. Some SCL car hire agencies like SIXT also allow after-hours drop offs, so you can opt to make returns after their operating hours.
- Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is one of the busiest Airports in Latin America. It is also situated in a busy city, meaning travelers can incur long TSA wait times and a longer time transiting the airport. The most difficult times to transit through the airport include the months of January and February. During these times, expect at least 1 hour between arrival and driving out of the airport with your rental.
- Book your car hire at Santiago Airport at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Santiago Airport
Which rental companies are most convenient at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
SIXT and Budget are the most convenient companies for car rental at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. They provide flexibility by allowing you to drop off your rental at a time convenient for your schedule. If you have a late-night flight to catch past their opening hours, you can drop off the rental and leave the keys at the key drop box outside their counters. These agencies also have counters right within the terminal, so it's easy to locate them when you arrive. They are just a short walk from the arrival hall with a short distance to the onsite car lot.
What amenities are offered at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport’s car rental center?
The car rental center at SCL airport is inside the terminal building. This gives renters access to various amenities present at the terminal. These include duty-free stores, restaurants and cafes, clean washrooms, ATMs, and banks, making it a one-stop for all your needs. Whether you need essential items for your journey, a cup of coffee, or a souvenir, you can find them near the car rental center. The car rental center is also accessible to all renters, even those with limited mobility.
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
The minimum age for renting a car at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is 22. Renters need a passport and a valid driver’s license from their country of residence. For countries with driver’s licenses in non-Roman alphabets, you require an additional international driver’s permit for translation. Additionally, a major credit card like Visa or Mastercard is essential. The name on the card must match that of the driver. Unfortunately, most agencies at SCL's car rental center do not accept debit cards are not accepted as payment.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Santiago Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Santiago Airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Chilean Rent A Car, Economy Rent a Car, Econorent, Europcar, and Hertz.
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport car rental reviews and directory
Europcar
10.0
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
10.0
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5.2 Fair
Jan 2017
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The car was in good condition.Cons:
The car was not ready on time. Also, when we returned the car, they tried to charge us for damage that must have been there when we rented the car but it was so miniscule that no one noticed it. The front bumper was misaligned by millimeters. We had to squat down and stare closely to even notice. Finally, over three weeks later, it seems they decided not to charge us because I received a final receipt that did not include a charge for the "damage". I know no one wants to admit that they damaged a rental car, but really--we didn't. What's more, I could have driven this car for years and never noticed.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
NU Car
8.0
Very Good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
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Ace
7.1
Good
3 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
7.9
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5.6 Fair
Aug 2019
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Car was relatively new, well kept and clean.Cons:
Pick up and drop off was horrendous. ACE is not the actual rental company, Econo Rental had the reservation, but under a different number. I found it after searching the rental desks at the airport for an hour and asking dozens of people in the rental area. Bait and switch!!2.0 Poor
Mar 2022
Budget
6.9
Okay
28 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
7.5
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7.6 Good
Aug 2019
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A clean car and the chosen car type.3.6 Poor
Mar 2019
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Car was a disaster total wreck 100 dents and stains on the upholstery promised Tahoe and had to settle for KIA van2.0 Poor
Mar 2019
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Tried to pick up the car early was told I had to wait hours until noon then was told at noon nothing was available and then they were going to downgrade the car so it would be cheaper I said I didn’t want the insurance they insisted and it was double the price. Return day also inchangable.Cons:
Customer service2.0 Poor
Jan 2019
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Basically I got reservation code and no car available. Not sure I can or should trust this service in future2.0 Poor
Dec 2018
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NothingCons:
We had a deal to rent and there was no info that thy will freeze us 6000€ on the card what was not possible so we could not rent it in the end!!!!!!!!!!!!9.2 Wonderful
Apr 2018
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Check-in and check-out quickly. Great deal. Less price.Cons:
I suggest clean the car better.Hertz
6.0
Okay
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
6.5
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6.0 Okay
Feb 2024
8.0 Very Good
Feb 2024
8.0 Very Good
Dec 2023
Alamo
5.2
Fair
12 reviewsCleanliness
5.6
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.6
Value for money
4.8
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4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2024
6.4 Okay
Dec 2019
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Staff friendly and helpful. Easy to find the car rental counter and car.Cons:
The car had a lot of miles on it and had some mechanical problems. Rug pads had been oiled and we had to flip them over otherwise they were super slippery and it was difficult to drive.6.0 Okay
Aug 2019
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Cars6.0 Okay
Dec 2018
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They had no automatic economy size vehicles and tried to charge us more to get a larger automatic vehicle. We insisted that they give us what they have, as our reservation included an automatic and we cannot drive manual. They made us wait an hour and fight with them before giving us an automatic Ford Explorer. If a rental agency does not have what is promised it is on them to fix it NOT at the customer's expensive, both time and money. Very frustrating.3.2 Poor
May 2017
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Tires had no air,15 PSI in one,after pumping tires ,car pulled hard to one side and vibrated violently at 90 kmh,no horn,wiper blades broken,and it rained. Very dangerous state of vehicle Check in was very rude,bad artitude7.2 Good
Apr 2017
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Like the different models that they offeredCons:
That when I picked up the car, it had a lot of imprerfections. If I haven't told the Rep, I would have taken the car like that and would have been responsible for those imperfections (dents).Avis
4.0
Mediocre
10 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
4.0
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2017
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The pickup time was wrong and when I tried to update the time, the price went up4.4 Mediocre
Feb 2017
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I'm not sure how much it cost me in telephone roaming charges. I have to see on my phone bill when it arrives, But I was called twice during the rental to first, provide my credit card a second time and second, on the fourth day of the rental, I was asked to trade out that vehicle for another one. This isn't easy in the US and in Chile, when I don't have telephone connections and the language, it makes it very complicated. I still am mystified why my vacation stopped and had to focus on Avis emergencies.9.2 Wonderful
Jan 2017
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Everything except the SatnavCons:
The Garmin Satnav. Didn't recognise some of the towns in Chile. Google maps was better2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
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Avis didn't respect out reservation. We had no car.4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2016
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They didn't have the car we reserved and were not very helpful.8.0 Very Good
Sep 2016
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Truck fit our group of 4 and all our ski gear In the back that was good. We felt safe in it driving over the mountains. In the end they said I was charges same as my contract when I booked so no extra fees and I appreciated that.Cons:
Pick up was a little confusing the desk was easy to find but once we got paperwork had to look for the cars and someone to help. Car wasn't ready it needed to be washed and would be another 20 min. We said skip the wash it still took about 10 min. Returning same thing we weren't sure where to leave the car no one came up to us for awhile but when someone finally did they were very helpful and actually took us to refuel the car so we wouldn't be charged for not doing it before hand.National
2.8
Poor
5 reviewsCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
6.0
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2.8 Poor
Sep 2019
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Staff was friendly at pick upCons:
Agency didn’t have correct car as reserved Slow pick up Car didn’t have full tank of gas then they needled us for fuel costs at drop off2.8 Poor
Jan 2019
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Person at drop off was friendlyCons:
Car was not ready at reserved time. Told to wait 1 hour. It was nearly 2 hours later when a car was available. It was old and poor condition auto. Several days later the battery died and the car could not start. Overall a terrible rental car experience.2.0 Poor
Jan 2019
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i reserved a car and when i arrived there were no cars left. me and a number of other people in line had to change our plans because they didn’t have the cars we reserved. and not even an apology.2.0 Poor
Jan 2018
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la camioneta estaba absolutamente sucia, una luz delantera no funcionaba, el olor adentro de la camioneta erra horrible, me la entregaron casi una hora mas tarde, el embrague no funcionaba bien. definitivamente no voy volver a rentar nunca mas en national un desastre2.0 Poor
Mar 2017
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New tires. Car worked.Cons:
$3500 credit card hold on top of $70/day rate without LDW, no map, poorly marked and hard to find return in airport, car scratched, dented, and paint splotched every side.Sixt
2.6
Poor
1 reviewCleanliness
2.6
Comfort
2.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.6
Value for money
2.6
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keddy by Europcar
9.5
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9.5
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.5
Value for money
9.5
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Chilean Rent A Car
6.6
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6.6
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
5.3
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United Auto Rental
5.0
Fair
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Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
7.5
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+56 9 9218 9674
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Europcar, Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport
+56 2 2432 8420
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Radial Aeropuerto, ., Estac. Mc Parki
+56 800 800 538
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Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benitez
+56 9 8199 5773
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Arturo Merio Benitez Airport
+54 11 6009 3539
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Americo Vespucio 1309, local 104
+56 967 968 255
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2.0 Poor
Jan 2019
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Unclear directions. I arrived at Santiago, Chile Airport. I do not recommend this service. Their phone number does not work. DO NOT RENT FROM THIS COMPANYOne location in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
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Airport Arturo Merino Benitez - Hotel Diego de Almagro. Américo Vespucio Oriente 1299, Pudahuel, Santiago
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Santiago de Chile airport
+56 941 748 418
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Santiago de Chile Airport - Meet and Greet
+56 2 2346 3500
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Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport
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Aeropuerto Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL)
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